Hon Prince Johnson Erijo Assumes Chairmanship of Isoko South PDP Caucus
ASABA/Nigeria: Delta State’s Isoko South Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) witnessed a smooth passing of the leadership baton on Monday, as Hon Prince Johnson Erijo, Chief of Staff to Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, emerged as the new Chairman. The unanimous endorsement took place during a caucus meeting held in Asaba.
Erijo, a seasoned former member of the Delta State House of Assembly representing Isoko South Constituency 2 and former Director General of the State Directorate of Projects Monitoring, succeeds High Chief Ross Uredi, who voluntarily stepped down after nearly eight years of successful leadership.
The caucus also endorsed Hon Erezi Esievo (Overflow) as Vice Chairman, a former member of the House of Assembly representing Isoko South Constituency 1, former Commissioner, and current Executive Director, Legal, in the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue.
Leaders and elders from all wards of Isoko South expressed their support for Erijo’s appointment, citing his profound understanding of the state’s political history, extensive experience, years of dedicated service, and substantial contributions to the party’s success and the overall development of Isoko nation.
The elders highlighted that Erijo’s selection was particularly fitting given his prior role as Vice Chairman, emphasizing his familiarity with the challenges of leadership and consistent dedication to the party’s progress and the advancement of Isoko nation.
High Chief Uredi emphasized the meticulous process behind the leadership transition, ensuring balanced representation. With the outgoing chairman from Constituency 1, the chairmanship now rotates to Constituency 2, while the Vice Chairman hails from Constituency 1, achieving gender balance in the process.
In his acceptance speech, Erijo expressed gratitude to Chief Uredi for his contributions and leadership acumen. He called for collective cooperation and commitment from all members to provide purposeful leadership for the PDP’s unity, stability, and continued success, emphasizing the need for increased development in Isoko nation and Delta State.
Evangelist Chief Solomon Ogba, leader of the caucus, Chief Joe Arausi, elder and Isoko South Coordinator in the recent general elections, and a host of distinguished personalities, including members of the Delta State House of Assembly, former executives, and prominent leaders, were present at the occasion.
Present at the occasion was Evangelist Chief Solomon Ogba, leader of the caucus, Chief Joe Arausi, elder and Isoko South Coordinator in the just concluded general elections, High Chief Iduh Amadhe, Grand Patron of Isoko Development Union, Hon Ferguson Onwo and Hon Bino Owhede, members of the Delta State House of Assembly representing Isoko South constituencies 2 and 1, respectively, Chief Mike Edegware, immediate past Executive Secretary of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh, Delta State Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Churchill Amagada, immediate past Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Mrs Philo Apena, Chairman of the Delta State Board of Technical and Vocational Education, Arc Joe Iroro, former Chairman of Isoko South LGA Council, Chief D J Jamaho,
Chief Nicodemus Okuegha, Dr Ben Adolor, Chief Austin Igbine, Chief Jimmy Oboewu, Barrister Duncan Afahokor, the Ododo of Umeh Kingdom, Barr Afor Irogbo, Pastor TOS Powell, Mr Fred Edoreh, SSA (Media) to the Governor, and a host of highly distinguished elders, leaders and eminent members of the PDP caucus drawn from all the wards.
